[Does anyone over 30 still ride trials :(]

I'm 39, I ride brakeless and am out every week.

[Who's in Swindon?]

Hey dude, good to meet you earlier. As I said I don't ride in Swindon much anymore let me see if Airton is on here and I will hook you guys up.....

[GET HOPpS]

Wow - that was epic

[GETting Old - james rawlings Get Creative entry]

[Concrete Circus Channel 4 Tonight 9Pm]

Did anyone notice the presence of a rear disc brake?

[Ot: Croft Mountain Bike Trail Swindon, Today 12/12/10]

Location changed to Croft trails Swindon.

Hey stranger, why did you ride there?? Xc I guess there are no trials lines or are there????

[Any Trials Riders In Swindon Or Wantage?]

Hi guys, I live and ride (sometimes) in Swindon, used to be lots of us (James porter, ben rowlands and many others) now a few new guys and me!! Lots of good spots but I mostly ride Bristol now. Would be good to ride some other local spots!!

[Rim Tar Or Grind?]

A harsh grind everytime accept if you ride lots of manual street stuff and want smoother style then use smooth rim and appropriate pads.

Grind works all of the time and the pleasing noise let's you know your breaks are working just fine, the noise is also good for alerting others of your presence!! It's finding your favourite pads that's hardest.

Most trials retailers will grind a rim if you don't want to go to work with the angle grinder......

As Ali C said you can trust it in the wet, which gives confidence in conditions such as the current weather.

[Is 40 Too Old]

hi i no some one who is 40 do you think that is to old or not to start

Age is but a number, as long as you have fun and find it rewarding then why care what others think. It does hurt a little more as you get older but if you don't try you will never know.

Trials is social, challenging and fun, what have you got to lose?

[Old Overweight Newbie Starting Out]

Thanks for the support.

The new bike arrived today as promised by rock n roll bikes.

Very happy with it, should do the job.

Had a quick ride up and down the drive in the rain.

It's going to take a lot of practice!!!

Little and often until my unused muscles remember what they are supposed to do.

Well done I am 35 and ride trials, just go out and and enjoy it. Maybe try Ryan leach's "mastering the art of trials" very helpful for core to advanced skills.

[New Member? Introduce Yourself Here!]

Hi my name is James, I am not really a new rider as just starting to ride more seriously again after a bit of a break. I mostly ride swindon and Bristol although I miss the old school group rides. My profile was screamer but after so many issues trying to recover my password to an e-mail address that no longer exists I thought I would start again!! (please moderate me)

I am 35 and ride a GU LE and a battered fourplay. So feel free to say hi both old and new members and if you fancy riding Swindon give me a shout.